Three Amigos! (PG, 1986)
common sense media says
Spoofy send up of Western films is OK for mature tweens.
parents & educators say
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the cracking sounds in this spoofy comedy aren't fireworks -- they're gun fire. Much of the action is played for humor, but in true Western-style shootouts, guys get shot and drop from rooftops and balconies with regularity, although without graphic consequences (no prolonged suffering or blood). Relationships between the heroes and they women they meet don't go beyond kissing, but the bad guy's desription of "forcing a woman's flower open" may give some viewers pause. Several scenes depict a dirty barroom filled with violent men drinking tequila.
Positive role models:
The initially selfish Three Amigos (led by Ned) become selfless defenders of justice by the end of the film. They help people in need, no matter that they look like fools in the process.
Violence:
Lots of Western-style shootings in which dozens of people are killed. No blood or gore, but a real emphasis on gunplay -- though much of it is played for humor. Graphic threats about killing. References to rape and forcing a woman to have sex under the threat of death (also presented within the context of the film's comedic tone).
Sex:
Some exchanges/one-liners about sex. (For example: "You know what foreplay is?" an old woman asks the innocent Carmen. "No," she replies. "Good. Neither does El Guapo.") Kissing scenes.
Language:
A few uses of words like "s--t," "d--k," "hell," "ass," "balls," and "damn."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Upon arriving in Mexico, Dusty orders a beer but is given tequila instead. The guys then drink shots of tequila and make hilarious faces. Later in the movie, serious tequila drinking goes on among El Guapo's gang. Very drunken behavior follows.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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shadowfc
parent of and 7 , 12 , 14 year old
parent of and 7 , 12 , 14 year old
Love this oldie, but watch the language
Another great old movie that I watched growing up, but really this is for the older kids. I often caution parents that there are many great movies we remember that preceded the PG-13 rating. This is one of them that would probably qualify because of the language. I counted 1 GD, 3 hells, 1 ass, 1 s-bomb, and a few D's thrown in there. They even threw in a male anatomy word (d---) which my kids are not allowed to use. Top that with a few sexually explicit jokes - one about foreplay and another about a "male" plane with male parts hanging down and it makes for a dicey dialog. Other than the language, the violence is so lighthearted and comical that you bearly think about it being real. It is a comedy after all. My advice is to preview it first, particularly before letting younger kids watch it. My 13 year old thought it was just as campy as I did back in the day. There are some classic funny lines that I still use with my workmates!
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Novalita
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
my favorite movie ever
This is my favorite movie ever!!! It's hilarious!!! Three hollywood western movie actors find themselves in a real western hero-villian situation because of a telegram mishap.
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littleone522
parent of 12 year old
parent of 12 year old
beware of the word foreplay
I made the choice to watch this movie with my 11 year old because of this site saying it was age appropriate for my child. Although we both enjoyed the movie, I was a bit put off at one conversation that took place mentioning "do you know what foreplay is?" and the responds was "no" then the other character replies "then dont worry about it cause neither does he" this made my 11 curious to the meaning of the word "foreplay" and made for an uncomfortable conversation.
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colt45copman
adult
adult
So, so funny!
I love this movie!!
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Taddy
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Great film!
Very funny, liked it a lot. Good fun for the whole family.
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